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BMW
520I SE AUTO (1996)
critical checks
valid MOT found
138 days remaining expires 14th Jan 2027
valid road tax found
215 days remaining due 1st Apr 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,900 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,800 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
21st Dec 2025
262,758 miles (MOT)
20th Dec 2025
262,758 miles (MOT)
24th Dec 2024
253,514 miles (MOT)
16th Dec 2023
244,171 miles (MOT)
21st Dec 2022
234,640 miles (MOT)
22nd Dec 2021
224,252 miles (MOT)
21st Dec 2020
214,460 miles (MOT)
18th Dec 2020
214,455 miles (MOT)
15th Jan 2020
207,723 miles (MOT)
28th Dec 2019
207,363 miles (MOT)
8th Jan 2019
196,955 miles (MOT)
4th Jan 2019
196,955 miles (MOT)
12th Dec 2017
188,190 miles (MOT)
8th Dec 2017
188,190 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2016
177,507 miles (MOT)
2nd Dec 2016
0 miles (MOT)
24th Dec 2015
169,183 miles (MOT)
18th Dec 2015
169,183 miles (MOT)
12th Dec 2014
162,345 miles (MOT)
7th Dec 2013
155,540 miles (MOT)
23rd Nov 2013
155,540 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2012
149,017 miles (MOT)
17th Dec 2011
141,520 miles (MOT)
12th Dec 2011
141,406 miles (MOT)
20th Dec 2010
135,672 miles (MOT)
16th Dec 2009
131,253 miles (MOT)
12th Dec 2009
131,253 miles (MOT)
15th Dec 2008
123,572 miles (MOT)
13th Dec 2008
123,572 miles (MOT)
12th Dec 2007
117,902 miles (MOT)
8th Dec 2007
117,902 miles (MOT)
9th Dec 2006
111,973 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2005
104,296 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
262,758 miles
Estimated current mileage
269,187 miles
Estimated annual mileage
9,320 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 14th Jan 2027
Date
21st Dec 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
262758 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2027
Date
20th Dec 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
262758 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Date
24th Dec 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
253514 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2026
Advisory Notice
Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Marked In Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
16th Dec 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
244171 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2025
Advisory Notice
Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
21st Dec 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
234640 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2024
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
22nd Dec 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
224252 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2023
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
21st Dec 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
214460 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2022
Advisory Notice
Front Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush Bearing Boot Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Hand Brake Only Just Met Requirements, Recommend Service, Adjustment Or Repair.
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
18th Dec 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
214455 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Major
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush Bearing Boot Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Hand Brake Only Just Met Requirements, Recommend Service, Adjustment Or Repair.
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dangerous
Nearside Front Brake Hose Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
Date
15th Jan 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
207723 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2021
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Seat Belt Anchorage Repairs Undersealed.
Date
28th Dec 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
207363 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
8th Jan 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
196955 miles
Expiry
7th Jan 2020
Date
4th Jan 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
196955 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Dangerous
Nearside Steering Linkage Likely To Become Detached Tie Rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Dangerous
Offside Steering Linkage Likely To Become Detached Tie Rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Date
12th Dec 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
188190 miles
Expiry
23rd Dec 2018
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
8th Dec 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
188190 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Date
14th Dec 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
177507 miles
Expiry
23rd Dec 2017
Date
2nd Dec 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rears (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
24th Dec 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
169183 miles
Expiry
23rd Dec 2016
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
Date
18th Dec 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
169183 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Date
12th Dec 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
162345 miles
Expiry
19th Dec 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
7th Dec 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
155540 miles
Expiry
19th Dec 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
23rd Nov 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
155540 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Date
14th Dec 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
149017 miles
Expiry
19th Dec 2013
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
17th Dec 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
141520 miles
Expiry
19th Dec 2012
Date
12th Dec 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
141406 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
20th Dec 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
135672 miles
Expiry
19th Dec 2011
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
16th Dec 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
131253 miles
Expiry
15th Dec 2010
Date
12th Dec 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
131253 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Steering Rack Deformed But Serviceable (2.2.c.1d)
Date
15th Dec 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
123572 miles
Expiry
14th Dec 2009
Date
13th Dec 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
123572 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Attachment Bracket/mounting Fractured (2.4.g.1)
Date
12th Dec 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
117902 miles
Expiry
13th Dec 2008
Date
8th Dec 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
117902 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Date
9th Dec 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
111973 miles
Expiry
13th Dec 2007
Date
14th Dec 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
104296 miles
Expiry
13th Dec 2006
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
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value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10834 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Apr 2027
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
30th Dec 1996
Registration
2nd Dec 1996
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
vehicle body
Body Type
4 Door Saloon
performance & engine
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Size
1991 cc
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
BMW 520I SE AUTO
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Purple, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 2.2L more than any other.
Blue
26.59%
Silver
23.36%
Grey
15.80%
Black
14.35%
Green
9.45%
White
5.67%
Red
3.67%
2020
1.78%
2019
8.57%
2018
13.35%
2017
1.00%
2016
0.89%
2015
1.22%
2014
0.56%
2005
1.11%
2004
15.91%
2003
7.68%
2002
10.23%
2001
9.12%
2000
4.12%
1999
3.23%
1998
3.89%
1997
2.78%
1996
1.56%
1995
3.67%
1994
2.78%
1993
1.89%
1992
1.00%
1991
0.56%
1990
1.45%
2171cc
43.72%
1998cc
24.47%
1991cc
14.68%
1990cc
12.57%
1997cc
3.45%
2200cc
1.00%
Petrol
100.00%
0
16.93%
1
15.14%
2
10.91%
3
11.14%
4
9.24%
5
8.46%
6
8.13%
7
5.23%
8
5.57%
9
2.67%
10
1.67%
11
1.45%
12
1.56%
13
0.56%
10k … 20k
1.73%
20k … 30k
5.69%
30k … 40k
6.55%
40k … 50k
4.82%
50k … 60k
3.58%
60k … 70k
3.46%
70k … 80k
4.20%
80k … 90k
6.06%
90k … 100k
7.66%
100k … 110k
7.54%
110k … 120k
8.90%
120k … 130k
8.16%
130k … 140k
7.17%
140k … 150k
5.93%
150k … 160k
5.81%
160k … 170k
4.82%
170k … 180k
2.72%
180k … 190k
1.36%
190k … 200k
1.61%
